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nitpicked

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4. 0830 update

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Thu Apr 2, 2026, 08:41 AM

Apr 2

U.S. stock futures tumbled on Thursday after President Donald Trump indicated that the Iran war would continue, sending oil prices higher as well.

Futures tied to the Dow Jones Industrial Average slid 718 points, or 1.5%. S&P 500 futures declined 1.7%, and Nasdaq 100 futures lost 2.1%.
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His comments led to a surge in oil prices. West Texas Intermediate crude futures were last up 10% at above $110 per barrel, while Brent crude future advanced 7% to above $109 a barrel.
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(0645) Dow futures slump 500 points as oil surges after Trump address on U.S.-Iran war [View all] nitpicked Apr 2 OP

Which billionaire shorted the market at 3pm yesterday? bucolic_frolic Apr 2 #1

It's not just billionaires shorting oil 303squadron Apr 2 #2

The crazy thing is that his people thought he did a good job. Renew Deal Apr 2 #3

0830 update nitpicked Apr 2 #4